tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post6386827537906618928..comments2009-11-24T13:19:15.289-06:00Comments on Belgium Knee Warmers™: Mavic R-SYS WheelsetRadio Freddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07419506761098758178noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-72079341215768458612009-05-27T21:39:10.449-05:002009-05-27T21:39:10.449-05:00Did you get your replacement front wheel? The new ...Did you get your replacement front wheel? The new magnet (identical in looks once installed) can be mounted either on the front or on the rear wheel.gpelpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04894590497296235232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-19341164687906514742009-05-17T07:14:00.000-05:002009-05-17T07:14:00.000-05:00Here's the deal with the magnet. It is permanent o...Here's the deal with the magnet. It is permanent on the spoke. I use a Cateye Triple Wireless... which requires a magnet on the rear wheel. (Magnet comes installed on front wheel) <br /><br />I had to take my wheel into the shop and they had to order a special spoke with the magnet... then replace the entire spoke! Just to add a magnet! Of course the nipple color is different than the ones that came with my wheels (came with silver... this one is yellow) ... and now I have a magnet on the front and the back. <br /><br />I would have to say this could leave room for improvement.beyoyo2http://openid.aol.com/beyoyo2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-3226037542144435462007-12-20T16:47:00.000-06:002007-12-20T16:47:00.000-06:00I have to say I agree with the top review amost to...I have to say I agree with the top review amost to the letter. I have also been riding these (R-Sys) for a few months now, and have even raced them on my 'cross bike (Ridley X-Night). They held up beautifully and rode very well even in the rough (NorCal) stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-19220988037670476142007-08-27T12:31:00.000-05:002007-08-27T12:31:00.000-05:00Paul - I am with you, a cyclist really needs to be...Paul - I am with you, a cyclist really needs to be committed to aerodynamics in order to reap the small percentage gain a set of wheels will offer. Mostly, I see riders in an aero position on an expensive aero machine but they are tooling along in a baggy windbreaker. <BR/><BR/>Is there a benefit to aero wheels. In my opinion, yes. Is it an aero benefit? That is a different question. My Cosmic Carbone PROs are wonderful because they are reasonably light and accelerate quickly as a result, but more importantly, when I am deep in the pain cave and I begin to second guess my ability to hang, in the back of my mind I am running down my check list, food, water, adequate sleep, fast wheels... check, check, check, check! And there is a benefit. My A game includes deep section carbon wheels.<BR/><BR/>The Super Six is sure to be a great bike, hell, indexed shifting alone will be such an advantage for you. Enjoy the new machine, and experiment with some wheels before buying. I can with certainty that the Ksyriums are tough enough to handle the pot holes and abuse you encounter in day-to-day riding. As for the R-SYS wheels, I trust they are durable, I just have not had the riding time first hand to give them my vote of confidence. However, I am sold on the MP3 program from Mavic. So if you go with the Super Six pop the additional 8% for the protection. Thank you for taking the time to read and enjoy the new technology. - RFRadio Freddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07419506761098758178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-14108994282498452007-08-24T12:09:00.000-05:002007-08-24T12:09:00.000-05:00Swanky looking wheels but those sassy carbon spoke...Swanky looking wheels but those sassy carbon spokes make me nervous - I'm an old school dude riding Open Pros on a 24 year old Colnago and seem to find every pothole and moosehead on every road I ride. Anyone have thoughts on reliability of carbon spokes for us non-tour riders who want 10K miles out of our wheels and occasionally bash over and through things? I'm thinking of getting a Super Six with SRAM and R-SYS's (I'm tired of getting hassled about by old bike plus long overdue for an upgrade).<BR/><BR/>Now, regarding the obsession with aerodynamics and dimpled high profile rims and oval spokes and all that BS. I'm of the opinion that dropping your chin a few inches and optimizing your fit will have a far greater affect than aero wheels, shoes, glasses, bottle cages, hats, noses, etc. Maybe I'm crazy but I'm guessing that since my 6' 1" 185lb carcass is responsible for 85% - 90% of the aerodynamic drag, the lack of pronounced aero features on the R-SYS ain't gonna matter to 99% of the mashers out there. <BR/><BR/>Sorry for the long rant (too much coffee) but you guys have a great site and are a credible resource for folks like me researching bikes and components.Paulwww.fitsync.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-26667078196398273222007-08-08T21:59:00.000-05:002007-08-08T21:59:00.000-05:00Greg - Yeah, I have no excuse. Labor day is just ...Greg - Yeah, I have no excuse. Labor day is just around the corner and black tape will again be the order of the day. - RFRadio Freddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07419506761098758178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-83448255090792385602007-08-08T21:53:00.000-05:002007-08-08T21:53:00.000-05:00RF: Yum. I'd lick them. But I STILL am going to sh...RF: Yum. I'd lick them. <BR/><BR/>But I STILL am going to ship you a white Fizik to match your tape. It's SUMMER man! So unPRO. <BR/><BR/>HA!Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719171057482635714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-19506677058539603722007-08-07T23:28:00.000-05:002007-08-07T23:28:00.000-05:00I cuddle with my Ksyrium SLs and always speak to t...I cuddle with my Ksyrium SLs and always speak to them in a soft voice.<BR/><BR/>I Love 'em!Fer rillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390015190323701771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-22070809729005464632007-08-07T06:02:00.000-05:002007-08-07T06:02:00.000-05:00Anon - I never noticed the aerodynamics of the fro...Anon - I never noticed the aerodynamics of the front spokes. No noise or noticeable turbulence. - RFRadio Freddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07419506761098758178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-77849446408156109222007-08-06T15:35:00.000-05:002007-08-06T15:35:00.000-05:00What about the aerodynamics of the fat round spoke...What about the aerodynamics of the fat round spokes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-34193090096700071882007-08-06T12:35:00.000-05:002007-08-06T12:35:00.000-05:00Whatever happened to good ol' Unobtainium? I used...Whatever happened to good ol' Unobtainium? I used to love wheels made from that stuff! Supple and Responsive!<BR/><BR/>Chet B. (Los Angeles, CA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com